Teenage Pregnancy Research Report - 3p Consulting

It is envisaged that the format of the forum will be a half day and the agenda will include: • Local Context: Short information session about the data and a presentation of research outcomes • Statewide Context: An overview of previous work and government initiatives including the proposed Statewide taskforce on Teenage Pregnancy • Round table presentation on all activities taking place in the area of teenage pregnancy and young parents from service providers • Forming a strategic direction and coordinated approach designed to impact on both the outcomes for young parents and their children and on teenage pregnancy rates in the north and at a local level. DELIVERABLES The expected project outputs from the consultant/researcher are: ooA comprehensive report addressing the research questions, including recommendations going forward; and Presentation of the Project Findings to the planned community forum. PROJECT MANAGEMENT UnitingCare Tasmania will be the project manager on a day-­‐to-­‐day basis, however it is expected that the successful consultant will attend monthly meetings of the Northern Early Years Group meeting (up to 4 meetings). TIMING It is expected that research phase of the project, including the final written report, will be completed by July 2012, with the forum to be held by the end of August 2012. SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL Formal and written submissions should be forwarded by 5 pm on Friday 20 th April 2012 and should include project methodology, approach and proposed timelines and fees. Submissions must be presented in either a hard and electronic format with the proposed budget for the project up to approximately $20,000. Please submit proposals to: Flora Dean UnitingCare Tasmania PO Box 1467 LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 3 | P age 144